Vanessa Bryant Says 'Gigi Would've Loved Being There' With UConn After WCBB Title

Vanessa Bryant shared a heartfelt message after UConn beat South Carolina to win the women's college basketball national title on Sunday.

The widow of the legendary Kobe Bryant said her late daughter, Gigi Bryant, "would've love" celebrating a national championship alongside Geno Auriemma and the Huskies.

"Gigi would've loved being there with you," she wrote on Instagram.

She added a quote from Gigi: "When you think you can't, UCONN."

Gigi, who was 13 when she tragically died in 2020, was widely anticipated to join UConn when the time came. Her father said she was "hellbent" on playing for the Huskies.

After Gigi's passing, UConn paid homage to the rising star, leaving a spot for her on the bench with her jersey.

Paige Bueckers, who led UConn to its first championship since 2016 on Sunday, honored Gigi before the start of the 2023-24 season by wearing her quote on a t-shirt.

Unfortunately, Gigi never got the chance to play for UConn, but those around the program were likely thinking of her on Sunday.